MAPLE PEPPER BACON

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Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound Bacon
6 tablespoons Brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons Maple syrup
1 pinch Cayenne pepper
1.5 teaspoons Coarse ground mixed pepper corns

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375. Arrange bacon on baking rack set on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until the fat begins to render, about 10 mins. Remove from oven and blot both sides with paper towels.
Combine the brown sugar, syrup and cayenne in a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave, stirring until smooth, about 30 secs- 1 min. Brush one side of the bacon with half the syrup mixture and sprinkle with half the ground peppercorns. Bake until bacon browns around the edges, about 15 mins. Flip the bacon, brush with remaining syrup and sprinkle with remaining peppercorns. Bake until bacon browns, another 15-20 mins. Let cool slightly.